If you have ever felt understood by a Korean melody in your headphones during lonely hours, early 2026 in Taipei will be your most intimate encounter with those resonating souls. No need to fly to Seoul. At Billboard Live TAIPEI in the Xinyi District, four iconic Korean artists will bring their stories to you—a series of immersive dialogues about letting go, anxiety, and rebirth.

1/30 | DAMONS YEAR: A Gentle "Funeral" for the Past

If you have heard 〈yours〉, you understand the delicate melancholy of DAMONS YEAR. He describes himself as a "sender" rather than just a musician. To him, creating music is a "funeral ritual"—a process of sealing, burying, and saying goodbye to emotions to turn them into a "perfect past."

• Interview Insight: "Escaping memories is not the right solution." This time, with a full Band Set, he aims to unearth the "things that haven't fully died yet" within our hearts.
• Introvert’s Romance: Having visited Taipei alone but being too shy to enjoy the night markets, he now wishes to enjoy the local nightlife with his bandmates, seeking that "resort-like romance" under a deep sunset.

1/31 | HANRORO: Singing Out the Anxieties You Dare Not Speak

HANRORO is the most breathtaking legend in the Korean music scene of the past two years. Blending literary lyrics with explosive rock, she grew from 400-seat venues to arena-scale performances (totaling 9,500 attendees over two days) in just two years. Her music possesses a magic that heals the anxieties of youth while exploding like gunpowder on stage.

• A Romance with Taiwan: Having visited briefly for the GMA, she fell in love with Taiwan’s scenery. She has long admired Sunset Rollercoaster and is currently listening to Chen Hsien-ching’s 〈happy happy〉.
• Soul Recommendation: She recommends her song 〈0+0〉, explaining, "When two people in a '0' state meet, they can dream of eternity." She hopes this warm track makes her first formal meeting with Taipei fans an everlasting memory.
• The Bucket List: Though she’s heard much about "Taiwanese Sensibility," her biggest regret from her last visit was missing out on authentic milk tea. This time, she is determined to succeed in her "challenge."

2/6 | GEMINI: Cool Shades of Urban Midnight

As February arrives, the air turns mellow. GEMINI, the R&B singer-songwriter from the AT AREA label (led by GroovyRoom), has a voice like whiskey on the rocks. Joined by all-rounders KWACA and DJ POOL, he’s bringing a fluid urban party to the stage.

• Musical Diplomacy: Mentioning Taiwanese artists, he highlighted his friend ØZI, praising his sophisticated style. GEMINI finds more joy in experiencing the unique vibes of new cities than in setting specific venue goals.
• Taipei-Only Surprise: For this show, he is breaking the static mold for a more "Friendly" interaction. Along with reimagined arrangements, he teased a "First Live Performance of New Songs" as a special gift for Taipei fans.
• The Pilgrimage: As a fan of Ghibli's Spirited Away, he is eager to visit Jiufen, the rumored inspiration for the film. For the hot Taiwanese summer, he recommends his track 〈miles away〉 for its light, breezy rhythm.

2/27 | YUJU: From Idol to Artist, A Sincere Bloom

Closing the series is the powerhouse vocalist YUJU from AT AREA. Moving beyond her high-note idol days with GFRIEND, she has transformed into a mysterious and profound singer-songwriter. In her latest album In Bloom, she likens emotions to flowers, capturing not just the fragrance but also the bitter darkness.

• Sentimental Connection: Having visited many times, YUJU has a deep affection for Taiwan. She loves ØZI’s 〈Black Out〉 and feels honored to stand on the world-class Billboard Live stage.
• Stage Design: To keep the audience engaged, she has arranged a diverse setlist and is even planning a long-awaited "Cover Song Segment." She recommends 〈Sequence〉 as the track that best represents her delicate sensibility.
• Foodie Certified: A true fan of Taipei and Kaohsiung, YUJU declares, "The bubble tea I had in Taiwan is the best I’ve ever had in my life!"

These four performances take us on a journey: starting with the "farewell ritual" of DAMONS YEAR, moving through the "breakthrough" of HANRORO and the "urban intoxication" of GEMINI, and finally culminating in the "magnificent bloom" of YUJU.

Which of these "soul-cleansing" experiences have you chosen to attend? Or perhaps, do you plan to tuck all four of them away in your memory?